Welcome Catalyst Students to our Unit on Genetics.

Click the Audio File Below for our full introduction.




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Mr. Scottberg and Mrs. Burgert will be your lead teachers on this genetics seminar.
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Please let us know if you have any questions. Some activities will be done in class during seminar and others will be done online on your own. We will be working on this unit during Project Time for the two weeks leading up to winter break.


Course Requirements
In order to complete this unit, you will need to do the following:
  • Work independently online
  • Participate in class activities
  • Follow mini lessons given by the teacher in class
  • Post questions and comments to online discussions
  • Work with other students on activities both online and in class
  • Have fun!


Standards

This unit will meet and address the following science standards:
  • Structures and functions facilitate life processes, growth and reproduction
  • Mechanisms and processes for passing traits and variations of traits
  • Writing in Science

This unit will also meet and address the following language arts standards:
  • Uses listening and speaking strategies for different audiences and purposes
  • Write arguments to support claims.
  • Write informative/explanatory texts.
  • Draw evidence to support analysis, reflection and revision